Church spire Lostwithiel
Lostwithiel - Cornwall’s hidden treasure
Brunel Quay,Lostwithiel
Lostwithiel is a small town in south Cornwall, lying in a valley at the head of the Fowey estuary, where the river Fowey is crossed by a five arched 14th century bridge.
The Lime Kiln,Lostwithiel
The town, which has a population of around 3000, lies on the main road and rail routes from Plymouth to the St Austell and the south coast of Cornwall.
Once an important stannary town, the town was the scene for a major battle in the English Civil War, when in 1644 the Royalist forces achieved their last major success.
The nearby port at Fowey, and the
Cornish Garden Breaks AA*** Hotel in ancient market town of Lostwithiel, nestling in the Fowey Valley.
• Bar and Restaurant • Heated outdoor swimming pool • FREE Wifi throughout Ideal location to explore The Duchy of Cornwall, 12 miles from the Lost Gardens of Heligan and just 6 miles from the stunning Eden Project.
Best Western Restormel Lodge Hotel, Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 0DD
(01208) 872223
www.restormellodgehotel.co.uk
Bodmin - a town not to miss Whilst in Cornwall why not pay the
ancient county town of Bodmin a visit.
Centrally located in the heart of the county, equidistant from both the north and south coasts and situated on the western fringes of the beautiful landscape that is Bodmin Moor.
There’s no need to get in your car when you visit Bodmin as there are six places to visit within walking distance of the town centre, such as the fascinating Bodmin Town Museum which is free to visit and depicts beautifully the ancient county town’s past or St Petroc’s Church the largest parish church in Cornwall, where as well as admiring the artefacts you can enjoy one of the churches’ events such as the annual ‘Christmas Tree Festival’.
The Shire Hall too is worth a visit and is great for lovers of art as there is a
The Churchyard,Lostwithiel
The Duchy Palace,Lostwithiel
stronghold of Restormel Castle ensured the town's strategic importance.
Today Lostwithiel is peaceful and quiet. The town centre caters for the local commmunity as well as for passing traffic, and is particular famed for its auction rooms and antique shops.
A walk through woodland leads to the imposing ruins of Restormel Castle, overlooking the town and the river.
The town is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful Fowey estuary, the cliffs and beaches along the coast, and the surrounding countryside.
lovely gallery with a full programme of different exhibitions by local artists plus the building plays host to a number of free art activities for children such as Halloween mask making and its yearly summer competition.
Whilst at the Shire Hall you can also discover the building’s judicial past and act as a juror in a Victorian murder trial in the ‘Courtroom Experience’.
Other highlights include Bodmin Jail, the Bodmin and Wenford Steam Railway and the wonderful Military Museum.
Pop into the Visitor Information Centre, also based in the Shire Hall, and ask for a copy of the free Bodmin guide which includes more details of all of the above as some walks and a town map.
Bodmin Jail The Jail at the end of the trail - a perfect alternative day out
This great all-weather family friendly attraction includes licensed bars and restaurant, covered courtyard and a Civil & Naval Prison split over six levels. There’s plenty to see!
Come & indulge in fine home-cooked food or just enjoy one of our famous cream teas!
Now licensed for Civil Ceremonies. Open 7 days a week - Dog friendly - FREE parking
Text JAIL to 60777 for prices and times (texts charged at your standard network rate)
Berrycombe Rd, Bodmin, PL31 2NR. As featured in Living Tv’s Most Haunted!
Tel: 01208 76292
www.bodminjail.org
www.cornish-visitor.co.uk Cornish Visitor Guide - autumn & winter 2012-2013 9
GhostWalks Could you spend a night in Jail?
Gallows See the only working execution pit in the UK!
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